Only a few more days left

, a photo by valspiers on Flickr.

I have really enjoyed driving around the English countryside. It has been a bit funny at times . Since I just go with the 'most direct route' on the gps it has lead us into narrower and narrower roads at times and we have no idea where we are. This little road with grass growing along the middle cut across from one main road to another. Any normal person would drive up to the main road junction but I must admit we have seen lots of little villages and some great views.
We visited the American Museum in Bath today and saw some beautiful old quilts. Such amazing workmanship.
Happy Quilting,
Val

Macaroons

Macaroons, a photo by valspiers on Flickr.

We are leaving Paris today. We stayed in Blv St Germaine and the area was delightful. There were little parks, a fresh produce market, a quilting fabric shop and lots of little specialty shops and cafes. I had to try some macaroons and just remembered to take a picture before I scoffed them all.
Happy quilting,
Val

Keukenhof gardens

Keukenhof gardens, a photo by valspiers on Flickr.

We are in Amsterdam for a few days. Today we went to the keukenhof gardens and the tulips and flower exhibitions were just amazing. Well worth a trip. It only runs for 2 months to showcase the growers bulbs. Luckily the trip plan placed us here just before it closes til next spring. Tomorrow we are off the see some windmills and traditional cheese carrying.
Happy quilting,
Val

Designer bag

Designer bag, a photo by valspiers on Flickr.

Our last day in Rome and mum and I wandered up and down the Via Nazionale. There are so many wonderful shops. I just couldn't resist this bag even though I am not sure how to squeeze it in my luggage. I have never heard of the designer but it is a Braccialini of Firenze.
Tomorrow we leave the group tour and head off on our own. Very exciting.
Happy shopping,
Val